Relax in Santo Domingo

About the destination: Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic. Located on the south central coast of the island, it is considered the oldest European city in the Americas. The Colonial Zone is the perfect starting point for visitors to discover Santo Domingo. Here, between Independence Park and the Ozama River, you will find the first city built in the New World by European settlers. The first street in the Americas is Calle de Las Damas, featuring many examples of 15th and 16th century architecture, including the Ozama Fortress, the oldest fortress in the Americas, and the Alcázar de Colón. Of great historical interest is the Museo de las Casas Reales, the restored 16th century palace of the Spanish Court, which features a wonderful glimpse of the past. Nearby the walled city, visitors will find the Cathedral Basilica Santa Maria la Menor, considered the first cathedral in the New World. While touring the narrow streets of the Colonial Zone, visitors will feel that history comes alive here. The Zone ends at the Malecón. Also known as George Washington Avenue, El Malecón is a waterfront boulevard lined with bistros, bars and discos and is the location of the Dominican Carnival celebrated in February.Santo Domingo is a cosmopolitan and lively city full of historical colonial sites and oozing Latin charm from every street and plaza.

About the destination: La Romana is an tríú cathair is mó sa Phoblacht Dhoiminiceach le daonra meastacháin de 130,426 laistigh de theorainneacha na cathrach. Is í príomhchathair na cuige thoir-theas La Romana, ar aghaidh Oileán Catalina. Tá an chathair gar do chathracha eile, mar shampla San Pedro de Macorís agus príomhchathair na náisiúna, Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Is lárionad í an chathair do thionscal turasóireachta atá ag fás le roinnt láithreáin áitiúla saoire in aice láimhe, mar shampla an tráchlíne Bayahibe, Dominicus, Casa de Campo, agus an líon méadaitheach de na cuanta gailf a fhreastalaíonn ar an gceantar. Bealach an-tóirneach chun timpeall an bhaile a fháil ná trí rothar a rothlú chomh maith le gua guas a dtugtar busanna orthu freisin. Ní mór duit cuairt a thabhairt ar Altos de Chavon, rinneadh an "sráidbhaile" seo ag athchóiriú stíl ailtireachta coirnéise an 15ú haois. Tá go leor bialanna ann, músaem le seodra Taino, radharc dochreidthe ar an Abhainn Chavon. Is macasamhail charmach é seo de shráidbhaile Iodálach a tógadh ag fear mar bhronntanas dá iníon. Chomh maith leis sin, tá ealaíontóirí ó Sinatra go Cocoband tar éis a bheith ag seinm ina hamfiteátr mór.

About the destination: Bayahíbe is a town in the Dominican Republic, situated about 10 miles (16 km) east of La Romana on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. The village is small with restaurants, numerous excursion agencies, diving centres, two or three bars, a small supermarket, a billiard room, a colmado (grocery store) where, in the late afternoon, locals and foreigners alike gather around a truly fresh President.

About the destination: Bávaro is a tourist area in Punta Cana, located in La Altagracia province. In Bávaro there are many entertaining excursions to explore stunning natural areas. One is a trip to nearby Saona Island, a beautiful protected area with exceptional beaches. Another is a visit to Hoyo Azul, a spectacular natural lagoon, and scuba diving and snorkeling in Bavaro and Punta Cana are also extremely popular. The clear waters provide an excellent opportunity to observe the colourful underwater plant and animal life of the Caribbean.